Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer

Shadylane · 08-25-2017, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cicero819

I just wanted to congratulate you on a great job you've done on your car. Only way that those car are beautiful is as a race car. Great job. Thanks for sharing. Claude R.

Thanks Claude, Fairmont Futura's are one of those cars you either love or hate them. I agree they look pretty good as a race car.

Shadylane · 08-28-2017, 07:38 PM

Last Saturday I ran my first passes with the Fairmont on a real drag strip with clocks! Nothing fell off, the car steers, stops and more importantly goes...really quick.

I made four hits and they were all under the index.

My first burnout in over 35 years, amazing how you get out of practice especially with a 4 speed. Came back to me with a little coaching from a friend.

Looks like I'm done with updates for now.

I appreciate all the advice, mentoring and encouragement from the Class Racer folks.

Everytime I get onto the Class Racer website the first thing I do is look at the Class Racer Builds. I'm inspired by, Robbie Racer, Dave Muller, Mark Yacavone, Jeff Lee, Pinballer, and lots of others.

Thanks to Fred Rector, Gary McGlasson, Sean Marconette and Robb Youngblood for their help. Nice to have Pro's in your corner.

Thanks folks, see you in September at the Salt Lake divisional. Got to get my feet wet sometime.

Pinballer · 08-28-2017, 08:01 PM

Congratulations on finishing the job! Nice nice car. We'll all be looking for how you're doing in the future, and best of luck.

Mark Yacavone · 08-28-2017, 11:16 PM

Great job! Was hoping you were coming down here the week before.
Too much, too close, I'm sure.

Remember, you ARE the average. You get one (1) second under freebie run per half year.
We've been known to use it up.
Otherwise, keep the average less than .85 under.

Shadylane · 08-29-2017, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Great job! Was hoping you were coming down here the week before.
Too much, too close, I'm sure.

Mark, I grew up in Phoenix, you can't fool me. September is TOO hot.

I would love to come down and race with you guys, but when it's a little cooler.

Kelly

340Cuda · 08-29-2017, 10:35 AM

Congratulations on a very nice build in a fairly short amount of time.

I think your thoughtfulness and attention to detail will pay off.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Bill

Mark Yacavone · 09-21-2017, 09:05 PM

Congratulations, Kelly Lane!
No. 2 qualifier at SLC, and set the T/Stock record, from what I hear.
Way to go with those C/R builds.

08-28-2017, 07:38 PM	#2
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 206 Likes: 281 Liked 173 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer Last Saturday I ran my first passes with the Fairmont on a real drag strip with clocks! Nothing fell off, the car steers, stops and more importantly goes...really quick. I made four hits and they were all under the index. My first burnout in over 35 years, amazing how you get out of practice especially with a 4 speed. Came back to me with a little coaching from a friend. Looks like I'm done with updates for now. I appreciate all the advice, mentoring and encouragement from the Class Racer folks. Everytime I get onto the Class Racer website the first thing I do is look at the Class Racer Builds. I'm inspired by, Robbie Racer, Dave Muller, Mark Yacavone, Jeff Lee, Pinballer, and lots of others. Thanks to Fred Rector, Gary McGlasson, Sean Marconette and Robb Youngblood for their help. Nice to have Pro's in your corner. Thanks folks, see you in September at the Salt Lake divisional. Got to get my feet wet sometime. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Shadylane; 08-29-2017 at 07:39 AM.

08-28-2017, 08:01 PM	#3
Pinballer Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Suburbs of fabulous Lerna IL Posts: 215 Likes: 10 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer Congratulations on finishing the job! Nice nice car. We'll all be looking for how you're doing in the future, and best of luck. __________________ Brian Saunders Lerna IL '79 AMX T/SA 3790 currently being resurrected

08-28-2017, 11:16 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,840 Likes: 2,934 Liked 5,152 Times in 1,966 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer Great job! Was hoping you were coming down here the week before. Too much, too close, I'm sure. Remember, you ARE the average. You get one (1) second under freebie run per half year. We've been known to use it up. Otherwise, keep the average less than .85 under. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

08-29-2017, 10:35 AM	#6
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,680 Likes: 3,930 Liked 805 Times in 341 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer Congratulations on a very nice build in a fairly short amount of time. I think your thoughtfulness and attention to detail will pay off. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. Bill

09-21-2017, 09:05 PM	#7
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,840 Likes: 2,934 Liked 5,152 Times in 1,966 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer Congratulations, Kelly Lane! No. 2 qualifier at SLC, and set the T/Stock record, from what I hear. Way to go with those C/R builds. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

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